A Year of Successful Auctions and Experiences
Online Fundraising Events Raise Over $165,000 for Foundation
The Foundation has a long-running tradition of fundraising through online auctions. Items made available for bidding are donated by astronauts and patrons alike and include unique collectibles, signed memorabilia, one-of-a-kind flown artifacts, and ASF’s signature Astronaut Experiences, which offer bidders the chance to win one-on-one time with an astronaut host. 2013 saw three successful ASF auctions come and go. The Spring Auction, which ran March 7-15, raised more than $65,000; the Fall Auction, which ran August 16-25, raised more than $35,000. ASF’s largest auction of the year, the Annual Auction, which opened Nov. 1, was showcased at the 2013 Astronaut Autograph and Memorabilia Show and closed Nov. 9 after the Foundation’s “A Tribute to the Right Stuff” dinner and program, raising more than $65,000. All together, these auctions raised more than $165,000 for the Foundation. As with all of ASF’s fundraising endeavors, this amount plays a crucial role in the funding of scholarships for outstanding STEM students across the country. Many thanks to the astronauts and friends who donated their time, an item, an experience, or an autograph to these auctions!
